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Dave’s Soda & Pet City has voluntarily recalled around 300 bags of its signature formula dog food that is sold at all seven of its stores, according to company owner Dave Ratner. Bags of “Dave’s Simply The Best Dry Dog Food” with best-used by dates of Dec. 15 and 16, 2016 were recalled Tuesday after…

Now that 2015’s top baby names are in, it’s time to get the lowdown on our furry friends. Once upon a time there was a line drawn between dog names and people names. Seldom would you hear of a dog called Jack or Sophie, but now those two names are among the most popular for…

Experiencing the death of a family dog is a miserable rite of passage for children and adults alike, but now scientists are conducting trials to try and increase the lifespan of pets. Evolutionary geneticists at the University of Washington have been studying the ageing process of animals and they believe that common drugs could help…

Product Distributed Since November 19 Through PetSmart Stores in 9 States; No Illnesses Reported Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling one production lot of Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones. This is being done in an abundance of caution, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating…

Connecticut-based Bravo Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling some lots of pet food for dogs and cats after routine testing turned up Salmonella contamination. The recall affects select lots of Bravo Chicken food for dogs and cats. If you have pet food from these lots, do not feed it to your animals. Instead, you should carefully…

Facing the death of a family pet can be one of the most traumatic events in a child’s young life. The ASPCA Pet Loss Support program can provide advice on how to deal with the young members of your family. If you are unable to contact us right away, the following tips may help: Understand…

By Kim Rodgers and Sarah Sypniewski from Dog Photography For Dummies If your dog pal likes the snow, it’s a really fun environment to use for photos. Whether she’s bounding over drifts or digging through piles of freshly fallen flakes, taking Phoebe out for a frolic yields some pretty awesome images, but the elements certainly…

Shelter, food and water are especially important to feral and stray cats in cold weather. Who are those cats you see outside on cold days? They may be pets whose owners let (or put) them outside. Or they could be community cats, a group that includes ferals (who are afraid of people) and strays (who’ve…

While much of the country is dealing with sub-freezing temperatures and the promise of more ice and snow to come, we’ve created a handy cold weather infographic so you can keep your pets safe and warm this winter. From paw care to bathing tips, we’ve got your furry friends covered. Check out our guide below,…